.380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

[texjames]

The new Guns and Ammo 2010 New Guns Preview has some 380's they tested and i am thinking about getting a smaller carry gun.
I like the Kahr P380, the Ruger LCP and Walther PK380.The Sig P238 ain't bad.Any other pistols that size i might also look at?

[TXAG_2010]

You might want to check out the Diamondback 380. I've never shot one, but I've heard good things. Maybe someone here can give you their opinion on it.

http://www.diamondbackfirearms.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Cutter

[joe817]

Several of the forum members have the Bursa Thunder which is a reliable gun. And don't leave out the Walther PPk/s.

I guess it depends on what features you really like. Double action only like the LCP and the Kahr. Single action only like the Sig P238, or the DA/SA feature of the PPk/s. I tend to favor the DA/SA type actions myself.

Texjames, what guns did G&A review?

[KFP]

I've found these charts helpful:

http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.mouseguns.com/CompactCompare.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[texjames]

Several of the forum members have the Bursa Thunder which is a reliable gun. And don't leave out the Walther PPk/s.

I guess it depends on what features you really like. Double action only like the LCP and the Kahr. Single action only like the Sig P238, or the DA/SA feature of the PPk/s. I tend to favor the DA/SA type actions myself.

Texjames, what guns did G&A review?

Kahr P380
Ruger LCP
Sig Sauer P238
Taurus 738 SS
Walther PK380

[KFP]

Smith and Wesson is supposed to be releasing a 380 within the next month or two with an integrated laser.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ent=754501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[texjames]

Smith and Wesson is supposed to be releasing a 380 within the next month or two with an integrated laser.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ent=754501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now that is a interesting looking gun there! Have to look for that coming out.

[Napier]

Doan fogit tha cheapie of the fambly: Kel-Tec P3-AT. Lightest, cheapest, bestest. It is my preferred backup to the backup. It is so light you can roll it up in the arm of your teeshirt like a pack of coffin nails.

[jlangton]

Smith and Wesson is supposed to be releasing a 380 within the next month or two with an integrated laser.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ent=754501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now that is a interesting looking gun there! Have to look for that coming out.

I like the looks of it,but if they put that darned lock on it-it's a no-buy.
JL

[gregthehand]

I 've had my Kel-Tec for years and love it. Very reliable and it was cheap!

[Rex B]

Don't forget the last time S&W tried to make a pocket .380.
You can hardly give them away now.

I have the KT & the Ruger LCP, both work fine. Both are light and flat, both have had trigger reset issues
Currently using a Sig P238, but I don't like that it's SA only
The ideal would be a P238 in SA/DA.
PPK is SA/DA, but it's too big for a pocket .380

[texjames]

Don't forget the last time S&W tried to make a pocket .380.
You can hardly give them away now.

I have the KT & the Ruger LCP, both work fine. Both are light and flat, both have had trigger reset issues
Currently using a Sig P238, but I don't like that it's SA only
The ideal would be a P238 in SA/DA.
PPK is SA/DA, but it's too big for a pocket .380

You must be talking about this one below.I thought they were pretty cool when they first came out and bought one right away.
I carried it for nearly 8 years.Probably have not shot 50 rounds through it.It did go bang everytime though.
I plan to carry it again when i get my CHL back(expired 2004) until i can find something else like we are discussing here..
I have my Glock 33 for under a coat but it show under my shirt tails(prints).

[Rex B]

That's the one. I believe your's is the first positive post I have seen on the subject.
Plenty of negative information on them.
I'll still take a look at the new one, especially if it's DA/SA

[texjames]

That's the one. I believe your's is the first positive post I have seen on the subject.
Plenty of negative information on them.
I'll still take a look at the new one, especially if it's DA/SA

Not to get sideways off topic but whats been the problem with them?

[joe817]

I'm with you RexB. I was getting ready to get excited over the new Smith. It's hammer fired, but DAO., which is disappointing.